Figurative Language
A comparison of two unlike things that uses "like" or "as"
What is a Simile?
The dictionary definition of a word.
What is Denotation?
The point in the plot where the reader is introduced to the characters and the setting is the
What is the Exposition?
When and where a story takes place.
What is the Setting?
This is something you should do every day that involves books.
READ
A direct comparison of two unlike things that does not use comparison words such as "like" or "as"
What is a Metaphor?
An implied meaning of a word. The feelings associated with a particular word choice.
What is connotation?
The universal message or lesson the reader learns from reading a story. Will always take the form of a phrase or sentence, never just a single word.
What is the Theme?
The main thing an informational piece of writing is trying to prove.
What is the Central (or Main) Idea?
What is your favorite story?
There's no right or wrong answer here! Just read!
A figure of speech that uses exaggerated statements or claims
What is Hyperbole?
Which demonstrates proper use of a hyphen?
A) a much-needed vacation
B) it was highly-anticipated
C) it was so well-written
A) a much-needed vacation
The point in the plot where the protagonist must decide to resolve the conflict. The most tense and pivotal point of the story.
What is the Climax?
These are things other than the body of writing itself generally found in informational writing, which can help you to learn more about the topic. Things like the Table of Contents, Glossary, Visuals, Captions, etc, fall into this category.
What are Text Features?
An incredible set of books detailing the adventures of Frodo Baggins & company.
What is the Lord of the Rings trilogy?
The repetition of the beginning consonant sounds in neighboring words
What is Alliteration?
The way writers arrange words and punctuation to create sentences
What is syntax?
When the narrator lacks credibility and is untrustworthy, leaving the reader to determine what is true and untrue.
What is an Unreliable Narrator?
How the reader feels while reading the story.
What is the Mood of a story?
What is a Manga?
An animated book generally translated from an Asian language that reads from right to left instead of left to right.
A word that imitates a sound
What is Onomatopoeia?
The careful and purposeful choice of words to reach a desired effect
What is Diction?
The point in the plot where the lesson learned by the protagonist becomes clear is the
What is the Resolution?
These are ways the writing around a challenging word can help you to discover the word's meaning.
What are Context Clues?
This is the name of the Graphic Novel we're currently reading in class.
New Kid by Jerry Craft